Police Officer With Pending Request for Reconsideration Can Benefit From Change in Law

A New York appellate court ruled that a change to the governing statutes for psyche injuries sustained by police officers requires that the Workers’ Compensation Board consider a new version of the law in ruling on an application. Case: Matter of McMillan v. Town of New Castle, 06/28/2018, published. Facts: Nicholas McMillan worked as a police officer for the Town of New Castle for 10 years. In August 2015, he filed a workers’ compensation claim asserting that he had an anxiety disorder with phobic features related to issues with blood. Procedural history: A worke...